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Iv been taking morphine for a while now I never gotten my period since end of march I think I'm about 6 months pregnant and tried to ween my self off but it's to hard my doctor gives me this medication but I dident tell him I'm pregnant anyways I was just wondering if it stops baby from moving as much as a normal baby would be moving I feel him or her moving but not so much and I'm so curious and so scared I don't know what to do its making me so stressed out to the max!!! I should of went to the doctor a log time ago but I don't know how to break it to him like I said I tried to get off of my morphine I can't do it I have a very bad spine problem which causes even more pain then ever
And also, you are having no problem showing up for your script appointments with a doctor so now is the time to put your baby before yourself. I am sure that your obgyn will figure out a safe way for u to wean off..for u and baby.... Please update us...anything new?? Your in my prayers and I truly hope baby is ok.
Their is NO reason to delay! You have asked for advice and received it! EVERY PERSON told you the EXACT SAME THING. Your baby can't protect himself that part is up to YOU! Have you seen the doctor? Do you have an appointment scheduled? Putting it off will only make the entire situation worse.. Nursegirl gave you very detailed and factual information. Yes, its scary but its the TRUTH of your situation..
Hi and welcome. I really hope you followed the advice on here and scheduled an appt for today or tomorrow. You really need to be seen ASAP. Read what nursegirl wrote out...those drugs are not safe during pregnancy and have the potential to cause birth defects (the baby can still be moving and have birth defects). Go to your doctor, be honest, and then get your options for testing to ensure all is well and that your baby will be healthy and issue-free.
If I were in your shoes I would need to go to my doctor ASAP just for peace of mind (as opposed to sitting and wondering / worrying myself without just cause). None of us are judging you and we just want to help and encourage you. Please go to the doctor and let us know how it goes. We're thinking about you. *hugs*
If I were in your shoes I would need to go to my doctor ASAP just for peace of mind (as opposed to sitting and wondering / worrying myself without just cause). None of us are judging you and we just want to help and encourage you. Please go to the doctor and let us know how it goes. We're thinking about you. *hugs*
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Do you have an appt scheduled yet? There are many other factors involved here so you need to do something ASAP. Do what is right for you and this unborn baby.
I was not referring to any of you. Honestly. I was referring to myself and how when I "feel" like I'm being told what to do I feel backed into a corner and panic. I was actually trying to get her to see WE ALL are encouraging her and for her not to think we are being forceful. Yes, this is SERIOUS, very serious and I wanted her to know she isn't alone but she really needed to seek help immediately.
Don't know if you were referring to me or not, but I'm NOT telling her what to do, just trying to tell her the right thing to & support her!...if it sounded that way, that's not how it was meant!!!...I'm worried for her & her baby!.
I feel the same way! I've been very straightforward, and tried to provide factual info for OP to SEE the exact dangers. I too am VERY worried about that baby (and the OP's health as well). This is a very unhealthy, risky situation. I certainly am not trying to intentionally scare the OP, but she needs to be aware of the REAL risks. This started with her worrying about the Morphine, to morphing into finding out she's on NUMEROUS drugs that are NOT safe to take during pregnancy (and have been proven so).
I don't discount for a moment that the OP is scared, who wouldn't be, and I have acknowledged that, but there has to come a time where a person faces their fear in the interest of the baby's safety. It's not okay to wait another day. It's been 6 months....OP is going to keep waiting until she either goes into labor, or until it's too late for the doctor to intervene and help her or the baby. THAT'S my concern. Not only are the meds an issue, but the lack of ANY prenatal care or prenatal monitoring is not good. The OP has already missed MANY routine tests that would have been performed to ensure that the baby was okay and any problems were identified and dealt with.
Hon, PLEASE don't keep waiting. However you have to get in that door, do it. Do you have someone who could go with you? A friend? Family? I KNOW you're scared, but this is VERY important. The longer you wait, the more risks there are.
I feel the same way! I've been very straightforward, and tried to provide factual info for OP to SEE the exact dangers. I too am VERY worried about that baby (and the OP's health as well). This is a very unhealthy, risky situation. I certainly am not trying to intentionally scare the OP, but she needs to be aware of the REAL risks. This started with her worrying about the Morphine, to morphing into finding out she's on NUMEROUS drugs that are NOT safe to take during pregnancy (and have been proven so).
I don't discount for a moment that the OP is scared, who wouldn't be, and I have acknowledged that, but there has to come a time where a person faces their fear in the interest of the baby's safety. It's not okay to wait another day. It's been 6 months....OP is going to keep waiting until she either goes into labor, or until it's too late for the doctor to intervene and help her or the baby. THAT'S my concern. Not only are the meds an issue, but the lack of ANY prenatal care or prenatal monitoring is not good. The OP has already missed MANY routine tests that would have been performed to ensure that the baby was okay and any problems were identified and dealt with.
Hon, PLEASE don't keep waiting. However you have to get in that door, do it. Do you have someone who could go with you? A friend? Family? I KNOW you're scared, but this is VERY important. The longer you wait, the more risks there are.
We should be telling her what she needs to do because for whatever reason, newmama, you're stalling and this could have disastrous consequences for the baby and for you. This is not the time for us to worry about being harsh with you when there is so much at stake.
Go to the dr. TODAY.
Go to the dr. TODAY.
Don't know if you were referring to me or not, but I'm NOT telling her what to do, just trying to tell her the right thing to & support her!...if it sounded that way, that's not how it was meant!!!...I'm worried for her & her baby!...I went thru a similar thing, was taking pain meds, got pregnant, stopped meds completely & lost the baby!!...so its NOT that I'm trying to tell her what to do or scare her!!!...just want to support her, but also let her know this is serious!!!!....
This story is sad to me. I hated when people would tell me what to do on this board but honey listen to me, not telling, encouraging. You really need to get to see a doctor. I know what it's like to be scared, I've been there. Pregnant and all. If you are prescribed the medicine it sounds like you are either afraid doctors will make you stop or ashamed you've known all this time. Guilt is a useless emotion so get rid of it. You won't get into trouble if you a prescried this medicine, even if not CPS usually does not want to take an infant from their mother, they want to help the baby, the mom. If you have to get help by going to ER and telling the story of "oh I think I may be pregnant" and go from there, DO IT!!! Please do not spend another day worrying ok. Just go, the doctors/nurses will lead you in right direction to specialist and finally give you peace of mind. They can give you pain meds if you need them that aren't so harmful to baby and you can continue to have a beautiful pregnancy. BUT you have to be honest about meds you take and have taken up until now. This will help doctors prepare for your baby and help you. You DO NOT want to stop cold turkey. Your baby will go through withdrawals just as you and can imagine not good. I am asking you go see a doctor, even to play dumb in the beginning to just get you there and seen, to check baby THEN BE HONEST. They WANT TO HELP YOU. Keep us posted.
I'm sorry, not trying to be mean or hurtful, but it sounds to me like you are finding every excuse to put off seeing the Dr!!..why wait & go to a "bigger city & better Dr" you can see any OB/GYN anywhere & if need be, they can refer you to a specialist!!!...the most important thing is getting in NOW, you need to make sure the baby is OK!!! Like for instance, what if you have a certain blood type, w/that blood type, u need rogam (sp?) at 5months along, u are beyond that point!...NOT trying to scare you, just want you & your baby to be healthy!!!...imagine getting this off your chest, how much better u will feel & definitely how much better u will sleep at night!!!...just what nursegirl alone said, should be making u get to the Dr!!!...PLEASE GO TODAY!!!!!!!
No not yet I'm naming on going this week to a bigger city and better doctors that have everything they need and can do for my baby and I
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Hi Mommycakes . Getting closer ;)) There is an orange block that says
"post a question" it is about four inches down from the top of the page and just right of the center. Click that orange block. Then put your title and the above paragraph in it. I know you are not feeling good right now and it is a little tough working this site in that condition. In case you can't get it to work I will tell you yes you will be down for at least a few days. Do you think you are addicted to the pills or are you just dependent on them? Do you take them to get energy ? or to get up and moving in the morning(like coffee) ? Do you take them for emotional reasons ? or just to alleviate the physical pain ? This will make a big difference. If you are an addict then it will be a little more tough of a road in getting off of these if that is what you wish to do .Hang in there and STAY HYDRATED .That will help more than anything at this point
"post a question" it is about four inches down from the top of the page and just right of the center. Click that orange block. Then put your title and the above paragraph in it. I know you are not feeling good right now and it is a little tough working this site in that condition. In case you can't get it to work I will tell you yes you will be down for at least a few days. Do you think you are addicted to the pills or are you just dependent on them? Do you take them to get energy ? or to get up and moving in the morning(like coffee) ? Do you take them for emotional reasons ? or just to alleviate the physical pain ? This will make a big difference. If you are an addict then it will be a little more tough of a road in getting off of these if that is what you wish to do .Hang in there and STAY HYDRATED .That will help more than anything at this point
Hello everyone I am new here. My doctor has had me on 60mg of morphine and 60 pills of hydrocodone10/325 for over two years bc I have arthritis in my neck and suffer from migraine headaches. Well on friday when I called to get my monthly refill they called it in then canceled it and told me that I failed my urinaysis test. I dont take any other meds accept ibuprofen so I really dont know what the problem is. I have started having withdrawals all weekend. I feel like my eyes are popping out it sockets and the diarrhea is ridiculous and painful. Im shaking uncontrollably and my husband is mad that they just took me off them with any withdrawal medicine. Im in the judicial system and I had to call off work because I cant be in court with the shakes and the diarrhea. Can anyone tell me hiw they can just prescribed this stuff to and take u off without anything to help u out with. My husband is ready to get a lawyer. I am tempted to go speak to my judges about this. I really want the pain to go away but reading these comments have me thinking that ill be down for weeks. Any advice??
Omg you scare me :,( and ya this is my first baby I know my baby is ok because he or she is moving but mostly at night time only I'm 26 years old first baby and scared to death what should I tell my doctor???
Nothing here is meant to scare you, but you SHOULD be concerned. Ive given you FACTUAL information about the risks involved in the medications you've been taking. You're far into your pregnancy, have been taking meds that are risky, and have received no prenatal care. There is NO way for you to know if the baby is okay just by movement. PLEASE don't talk yourself into being reassured just by that alone. Chances are, probably everything WILL be okay, but you won't know until you've given the OB a chance to assess you and do any necessary testing.
You need to face your fears and just do this! As for what you tell your doctor...the truth, that you've been afraid of seeking medical attention because of the meds you were on, and tell him/her everything, don't leave anything out. They will most likely want to do some thorough testing and keep a close eye on you and baby. The only thing withholding info accomplishes is that it puts the practitioner at a disadvantage not having all of the pertinent information they need to assess the situation.
To be very clear, not going to see your OB ASAP is simply unacceptable. Stop thinking about it and just do it. The longer you wait, the worse it's going to be, to face the doctor. You need prenatal care yesterday!
Nothing here is meant to scare you, but you SHOULD be concerned. Ive given you FACTUAL information about the risks involved in the medications you've been taking. You're far into your pregnancy, have been taking meds that are risky, and have received no prenatal care. There is NO way for you to know if the baby is okay just by movement. PLEASE don't talk yourself into being reassured just by that alone. Chances are, probably everything WILL be okay, but you won't know until you've given the OB a chance to assess you and do any necessary testing.
You need to face your fears and just do this! As for what you tell your doctor...the truth, that you've been afraid of seeking medical attention because of the meds you were on, and tell him/her everything, don't leave anything out. They will most likely want to do some thorough testing and keep a close eye on you and baby. The only thing withholding info accomplishes is that it puts the practitioner at a disadvantage not having all of the pertinent information they need to assess the situation.
To be very clear, not going to see your OB ASAP is simply unacceptable. Stop thinking about it and just do it. The longer you wait, the worse it's going to be, to face the doctor. You need prenatal care yesterday!
PLEASE go see your Dr ASAP!!!...do it for your baby!!!!...your Dr is not going to judge you!! They see this kind of stuff more than you think! I think you will be really suprised how much support you will get from your Dr! & imagine how much better you will feel!!!...best of luck, & please do keep us informed!....
I'm going to stop taking my sleeping pills but I really don't take them only when really needed
Omg you scare me :,( and ya this is my first baby I know my baby is ok because he or she is moving but mostly at night time only I'm 26 years old first baby and scared to death what should I tell my doctor???
Oh boy. Listen, I cannot stress to you how imperative it is for you to see a doctor NOW. The medications you're taking are NOT safe.
Here's a detailed listing of the Pregnancy Risy Categories with explanations:
Category A
Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Category B
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Category C
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Category D
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Category X
Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
Category N
FDA has not classified the drug.
Here's how the meds you're taking are classed:
Restoril: Category X (READ the warning!)
Morphine: Category C
Valium: Category D (READ!)
Baclofen: Category C
Gravol : Category B (the ONLY med that is somewhat "safe)
TWO of the meds you're taking are strongly contraindicated in pregnancy, with studies showing effect on the fetus. No OB/GYN would be okay with you taking those during pregnancy due to the risk to the fetus.
You need to be seen by a doctor immediately. Of course it's scary, but in all honesty, it's time to put the fear aside and do what's right. This far along, Lord knows what kind of effect this has had on your baby. Not only are you taking meds that have been proven harmful to a fetus, but also, you've had NO prenatal care. No testing, monitoring, prenatal vitamins, nothing. There is NO excuse not to seek out your doctor immediately. Social services is the least of your concerns...you have to determine if the baby is even okay.
Please don't wait another day. It's urgent.
Here's a detailed listing of the Pregnancy Risy Categories with explanations:
Category A
Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Category B
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Category C
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Category D
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Category X
Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
Category N
FDA has not classified the drug.
Here's how the meds you're taking are classed:
Restoril: Category X (READ the warning!)
Morphine: Category C
Valium: Category D (READ!)
Baclofen: Category C
Gravol : Category B (the ONLY med that is somewhat "safe)
TWO of the meds you're taking are strongly contraindicated in pregnancy, with studies showing effect on the fetus. No OB/GYN would be okay with you taking those during pregnancy due to the risk to the fetus.
You need to be seen by a doctor immediately. Of course it's scary, but in all honesty, it's time to put the fear aside and do what's right. This far along, Lord knows what kind of effect this has had on your baby. Not only are you taking meds that have been proven harmful to a fetus, but also, you've had NO prenatal care. No testing, monitoring, prenatal vitamins, nothing. There is NO excuse not to seek out your doctor immediately. Social services is the least of your concerns...you have to determine if the baby is even okay.
Please don't wait another day. It's urgent.
I tried to listen to your comment I did go to the doctor then I started to have a panic attack so I left anywys my mother said if I don't tell my doctor by the 24th then she is going to tell on me that I'm pregnant so either way I have to go to my doctor this month I would rather do it then my mother telling my doctor and then for social services to get involved I suffer some some sort of bad anxiety and its hard for me to tell my doctor things like this I just think of everything negative and bad like for example I said in my first comments I put if I Wurr to have a lump in my breast I wouldn't tell my doctor because I'm so scared I'm actually taking valume that my doctor give me ibuprofen, baclofen, restoral it's a sleeping pill I also take gravol because all these pills make me feel sick like puking and iv been taking all these for the last 3 years I don't know if those other pills I am taking is effecting my baby I know for a fact that takingg morphine is not good at all and I was really wondering why he or she wasent moving a whole lot
Do NOT wait til "this month" to see your Dr. Go NOW. I'm sorry, and I don't mean to scare you, but I think you need to be scared to take action. GO SEE THE DR. NOW!
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